The CBC is distancing itself from one of its Toronto journalists after he labelled the Montreal Canadiens fans who boo goalie Carey Price as "separatists" and "idiots."

The public broadcaster won't say if CBC.ca sports journalist Jason Davidson will be disciplined for posting the comments on Twitter last week.

Davidson, who says he was born and raised in Montreal, went on the Twitter rant after Price drew Bell Centre boo-birds for allowing four goals on nine shots in last Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. Davidson's tweet, which has since been removed, read: "OK, separatist Habs fans, stop booing Price. I know it's idiots of your type."

His comments prompted a response from his bosses.

Spokesman Marco Dube said the CBC "does not endorse this commentary" and that the remark "does not represent the opinion" of the public broadcaster.

"Mr. Davidson recognized that he made a mistake and he took the measures he felt were appropriate."

When asked if Davidson will be sanctioned, Dube replied: "It will be an internal matter."

Davidson posted a number of contrite statements on his Twitter feed, apologizing for the remark.

"I made a mistake and should never have implicated politics, which has nothing to do with hockey," he tweeted on Saturday.

Later on Saturday, he wrote: "Very irresponsible of me, especially as a proud Quebecer and Canadian."

It's the second time politics has muscled into hockey territory in Montreal.

Earlier this month, hardline Parti Quebecois MLA Pierre Curzi blamed a federalist plot for the lack of French players on the Canadiens.